How long will it take to transfer my domain to Porkbun?
There is a lot of confusion out there about how long it takes to transfer domains between registrars. In this guide we'll explain what you can expect, and how you can potentially speed up your pending domain transfer. Read on!
What's the maximum amount of time it could take?
Five to seven days. By default, when a domain transfer is initiated it will enter a "pending transfer" EPP status (more info on what that means here). This typically completes automatically after about five days, but depending on the type of domain you're transferring and the registrar you're transferring from, you may find that it takes up to seven days for everything to complete.
ICANN does have a policy stating the maximum transfer time is five calendar days:
"Failure by the Registrar of Record to respond within five (5) calendar days to a notification from the Registry regarding a transfer request will result in a default "approval" of the transfer."
That said, it's not uncommon to see a domain reach the six or seven day mark depending on time zone differences, registry shenanigans, gremlins, etc.
Once a domain finishes transferring, you will receive an email from Porkbun letting you know that the domain is transferred and available for management in your account. Here are a few relevant guides for questions you may have about transfers:
- Can I transfer an expired domain to Porkbun?
- Do I lose domain registration time if I transfer domains?
- What do transfer statuses mean?
Can I speed up a domain transfer?
This primarily depends on the registrar you're transferring the domain from. Some registrars will make you wait the full 5-7 days as a matter of policy. Other registrars offer options that will allow you to approve or expedite the transfer, enabling it to finish processing on the same day (usually almost instantly).
If you're looking to get a domain transferred to Porkbun quickly and your old registrar hasn't made that option clear to you, your best bet is to contact your old registrar's support team and request that they expedite your transfer. It can't hurt to ask! (But they may say no.)
If you have any questions or concerns about transferring your domain, feel free to get in touch with our support team.